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Bentley S3 vs Chrysler Imperial LeBaron

The Bentley S3 is a v8 luxury saloon built between 1962 and 1965. The Chrysler Imperial LeBaron is a full-size luxury hardtop coupe, 1969 model year.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Specifications side by side

Bentley S3Chrysler Imperial LeBaron
Engine6,230cc V8, pushrod overhead valves440 cu in (7.2 litre) V8
Power215hp at 4,000rpm350hp
Top speed115mph-
Years produced1962-1965-
Body styles4-door saloon, 2-door coupe, 2-door drophead coupe-
Body style-Two-door hardtop coupe
Year-1969

Sources: Bentley S3, Chrysler Imperial LeBaron. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the S3 if...

The last of Bentley's separate-chassis S-series saloons, and the first Bentley with a V8 engine. Wedding and chauffeur hire firms use it for its formal, old-money look rather than performance.

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Buy or hire the Imperial LeBaron if...

A large American luxury hardtop from the fuselage-styled era of Chrysler's Imperial line. Wedding and classic-car hire firms use it for its size and 1960s American presence rather than outright rarity.

Full Imperial LeBaron specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bentley S3 and the Chrysler Imperial LeBaron?

The Bentley S3 is a v8 luxury saloon built between 1962 and 1965; the Chrysler Imperial LeBaron is a full-size luxury hardtop coupe, 1969 model year.

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